Untitled Downton Abbey Project

Well, it only took about three years of hemming and hawing for the sprawling cast of Downton Abbey to decide “right then, let’s do a movie.” Granted, there was a whole ensemble cast’s worth of schedules to wrangle; a few follow-up projects to pursue; and financing to firm up. But all systems are now a go, according to Focus Features and Downton Abbey mastermind Julian Fellowes—who has written a script which “charms, thrills and entertains,” according to producer Gareth Neame.

But what do we know about the movie, the returning cast, and the possibility that Dame Maggie Smith will see past her myriad complaints about embodying the Dowager Countess (the corset, the selfie-seeking fans, etc.) to reprise the period drama’s most beloved character? Glad you asked.

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